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🦵 Lower LimbhardDiscovered
Pelvis
Commonly called the hip bones
📍 Location
Between the spine and legs
⚙️ Function
Supports upper body weight, protects pelvic organs
💡 Fun fact
Each side of the pelvis is formed by three fused bones: the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
📖 Story
The female pelvis is wider and shallower than the male, adapted for childbirth. Forensic scientists use pelvis shape to determine sex.
Test yourself
Which three bones fuse to form each side of the pelvis?
Answer: Ilium, ischium, pubis